http://itssuperfluous.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by It's Superfluous, Literally Running Over, To Overflow, Whatever en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:19:03 GMT 2010-01-04T05:19:03Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974887&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Celibacy can be a  choice in life, or a condition imposed  by circumstances. While attending a Marriage  Weekend, Walter and his wife, Ann, listened to the  instructor declare, 'It . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:54:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974887&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Deloris Wright 2010-01-04T02:54:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974777&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Bitter taste of an afternoon A moment streams down the roof. The noise of rain enters. The northern window opens its thirst. Is it you homing? is it you a drenched bird is . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:01:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974777&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2010-01-04T01:01:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962442&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace   ~  Foghorn Leghorn mentors his own replacement. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:47:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962442&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Gerald_Waving my Freak-flag High Brewster 2010-01-03T22:47:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974324&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace it is so hollow the place where once lived my heart waiting your return is there any meaning left your absence   leaves just a void   Michelle Wooten © 1-3-10 . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:35:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974324&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Michelle W. 2010-01-03T17:35:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974231&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace “Morning Sunshine,” barked the boisterous Grandfather, Joe.             Aquarius yawned, awaking truant once again, “Morning! . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:20:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974231&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Paul Allen Leoncini 2010-01-03T16:20:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974192&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace   This is at a body shop. My freind, Brad Wichmeyer painted it. I think he did a great job. Almost looks like a car show. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:05:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974192&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-03T16:05:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974086&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace  If I say a word, what fisrt comes to your mind? bicycle Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:30:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974086&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-03T14:30:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973960&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace     Cold is putting it mildly. It is -2 here in Burlington Iowa. With the wind chill it is -17. I am so glad I do not have to go anywhere today. My Godmother and I decided the Good Lord . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:31:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973960&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-03T12:31:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973665&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Some quotes : Mother Teresa:  "We need to find God, and He cannot be found in noise and restlessness.  God is the friend of silence.  See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:10:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973665&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Michelle W. 2010-01-03T06:10:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973463&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace A study out on pregnant rats eating a high fat died showed significant increases in the fat eating habits of the baby rats over the baby rats of pregnant rats fed a healthy diet. My first thought was, . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:20:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973463&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Elizabeth S. 2010-01-03T02:20:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973435&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace I tend to be a bit formal, so I just naturally was saying "two thousand and 10" for this new year of 2010. However, someone said their version, "twenty, ten" and I liked that. How are you saying it? . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:57:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973435&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Elizabeth S. 2010-01-03T01:57:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973403&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace   The child we leave I go down gradually; go under. Drown. The pregnant river radiates my soul.   I know I am waiting on the pier; a child. Two boats playfully . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:10:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973403&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2010-01-03T01:10:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973286&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Most years I sit quietly at least an hour and think of goals for the coming year. This year I was busy doing other things and midnight caught me unaware. Fireworks noise alerted me. I still haven't taken . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:20:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973286&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Elizabeth S. 2010-01-02T23:20:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973267&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace This candle Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:02:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973267&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace DIANE D. 2010-01-02T23:02:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973253&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace   Ringing the Changes     Seconds of afterlight, Sun lapsed into horizon Quiet of new snow, cold blanket to trees, roofs, road Gentle twilight, before . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:36:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973253&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace libramoon C. 2010-01-02T22:36:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972947&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace So it's 2010 already and I didn't happen to even write my year in review of 2009. It was a brutal year, but all in all not too shabby. Last year was a year of taking a hiatus from everything,except working . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:54:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972947&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Ashley B. 2010-01-02T17:54:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972753&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace I would entitle my book Little Tree, and it would be primarily directed towards preteens or small children. The cover art would be something on the order of this below that I made with Paint Shop Pro . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:45:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972753&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Ashley B. 2010-01-02T15:45:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972713&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace She resides at the heart of darkness - within the confines of blasphemy. The walls are painted bright by the color of anticipated larceny. She creates melody in bed but doesn't lend her voice . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:57:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972713&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Ratan . 2010-01-02T14:57:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972658&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace I'm heading back to college this afternoon and I wanted to let my gather friends know I was going.  I won't be on very much during the next while, but I'll come on when I have the chance.  I . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:14:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972658&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Rebecca [Future Teacher] 2010-01-02T14:14:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928664&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace She awoke with a feeling of dread. Tessa and Markus were going out in the field today leaving her at work with Jason. She knew Jason could be a real thorn in anyone's backside but that wasn't what concerned . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:39:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928664&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Ashley B. 2010-01-02T07:39:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972141&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Some quotes: Morihei Ueshiba: "All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you.  Life itself is truth and this will never change.  Everything in heaven and earth breathes.  . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:26:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972141&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Michelle W. 2010-01-02T05:26:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971930&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace   Yesteryear’s news The almanac expires. A newsman tells me there have been ten news worthy of memory.   Only ten! Consider, the passing away of a friend, . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:59:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971930&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Kushal Poddar 2010-01-02T00:59:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971928&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Note:  This is actually a response to a request for six words for a sestina in the group INSPIRE ME: PROMPTS AND EXERCISES.   WINTER It is colder this winter, The ice won't crack. Cold . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:55:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971928&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Michelle W. 2010-01-02T00:55:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971624&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace This weekend marks the end of the regular season for the National Football League. For fans in Detroit, St. Louis, Oakland, Chicago, Tampa, Seattle, Kansas City, Nashville, Charlotte, New York City . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:07:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971624&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Kerrell g. 2010-01-01T19:07:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971394&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Is it no surprise that the City of Boston originated the First Night concept ~ an alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration for the whole city.  First Night is an outdoor artistic and cultural celebration, . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:29:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971394&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace elizabeth e. 2010-01-01T18:29:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971605&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Happy New Year to all. Today's Practice in ONENESS is about the rhythm of Oneness, returning to a natural state of acceptance of the flow of life.   Some quotes:  Thomas Merton:  . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:13:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971605&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Michelle W. 2010-01-01T18:13:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971541&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Those darned photography magazines are going to be the death of my marriage! This new camera is not even on the market as far as I can tell and the shakes are already starting! It is available on . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:06:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971541&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Mark H. 2010-01-01T17:06:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971411&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Iron-gall ink spilled in profusion Over the carefully curried parchment; Dim candle lights dancing On the stone walls of scriptorium . “ Do . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:57:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971411&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Svetlana Goryacheva 2010-01-01T14:57:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971166&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, BROTHERS AND SISTERS  ~  The light exists inside everyone.  When we go inside to find out who we are, we encounter the light and God at the same time. ~ . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:24:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971166&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Gerald_Waving my Freak-flag High Brewster 2010-01-01T07:24:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971071&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace The Light by which you See All that appears is the Light of Awareness. Even the Darkest Night is seen in the Light of Awareness You Are Without the Light of Awareness You Are All You See would disappear. . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:01:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971071&grpId=3659174697254403&nav=Groupspace Richard Hay 2010-01-01T05:01:12Z